The minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth on the federal government’s 2SLGBTQI+ Action Plan

Leaders and community groups weigh in on the new plan

The out MP talks international human rights work, the blood ban, HIV funding and more

State of Canadian funding for HIV/AIDS is dismal

Xtra catches up with the out gay Liberal MP on this initiative and more

OPINION: A National Defence report on systemic racism and discrimination landed in the spring with little fanfare

OPINION: Gender-based analysis that includes intersectional identities is supposed to inform how government services are delivered in Canada. Ten years in, the government has little to show for its good intentions

OPINION: We must oust Doug Ford’s incompetent clowns. But the opposition parties offer bland alternatives

OPINION: Canadians should not be complacent that the abortion debate is settled in this country. But the real fight is at the provincial level

In an interview with political columnist Dale Smith, Minister Marci Ien responded to some criticism of the new policy

OPINION: The Canadian government has high hopes for improving the lives of vulnerable groups in Central America

The money is late coming, but it’s a historic amount

But the crisis in Ukraine may prove intractable, especially for trans women fleeing the violence

OPINION: We’ve seen how craven U.S. politicians can get in the pursuit of votes. Are Canadian MPs next?

Carolyn Bennett is set to negotiate with the provinces to align future federal transfer payments

The Conservative Party’s internal turmoil may doom any chance of a sincere queer and trans ally

$7.5 million earmarked for existing recipients, plus new monies for two additional queer and trans community projects

ANALYSIS: Board members’ reliance on stereotypes and a lack of oversight can often lead to “life or death stakes” for refugees

Dale Smith

Marci Ien commits to implementing federal action plan

Federal government launches 2SLGBTQI+ action plan

The NDP’s Randall Garrison discusses being a gay politician on Parliament Hill for over a decade

International AIDS Conference a time for Trudeau government to live up to its rhetoric

Rob Oliphant, parliamentary secretary to the minister of foreign affairs, raises LGBTQ+ issues in Africa

Can the Canadian Forces address their toxic culture?

Is it possible to feel anything other than dread for this Ontario election?

How would the overturn of Roe v. Wade affect Canada?

Canada’s new blood donation policy is a step forward—but there’s still work to be done

LGBTQ+ refugees, Canada and Guatemala

Canada’s government promises $100 million for its new LGBTQ2S+ action plan

Canadian immigration minister Sean Fraser says he’s committed to LGBTQ2S+ refugees

The occupation of downtown Ottawa was a warning about extremism’s useful idiots

A national mental health plan could benefit LGBTQ2S+ communities across Canada

What does Erin O’Toole’s ousting mean for LGBTQ2S+ communities?

Federal government extends LGBTQ2 Community Capacity Fund

Canada’s Immigration and Refugee Board updates guidelines for LGBTQ2S+ claimants—but there’s more work to be done